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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.36, 3,714.14 and 1,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.36, 3,714.14 and 1,305.08 is: 1,958.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.36 : 3,714.14 = 1,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.36/3,714.14 = 1,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.36x = 3,714.14 × 1,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.36x = 4,847,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,224.74/2,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.19

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